Aquatics

Welcome to Countryside Aquatics

Welcome to one of the most unique YMCA Aquatic Programs in the country!

The Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA is dedicated to providing its members with state of the art aquatic facilities that are safe and convenient. We pride ourselves on quality programs and are dedicated to providing you and your family with the safest pools possible.

Safety comes first at Countryside YMCA! Fully certified YMCA Lifeguards are on duty any time a swimming pool is open. Our Lifeguards serve as the first line of defense in preventing aquatic emergencies as well as to respond quickly and efficiently should an emergency arise.

In addition, Countryside YMCA prides itself as the leader in aquatic programming from the largest YMCA Progressive Swim Lesson program in Southwest Ohio to our national award winning Torpedoes competitive program. Our aquatic staff is certified and trained and is dedicated to friendly and quality service.

Our YMCA is home to 8 fabulous aquatic facilities! We have 5 indoor pools and 3 outdoor pools. Whether you need warm water, cool water, recreational swimming or instructional programs, Countryside YMCA offers something for everyone! We have committed ourselves to family friendly scheduling with our convenient swim lesson and recreational swimming schedules. In addition, we are able to provide lap swimmers with a minimum of 3 lap lanes whenever our facility is open! Pool schedules are posted on our website and are updated regularly. 

Excellence in Aquatics is our goal for you! Please enjoy your YMCA Aquatic Facilities and let us know if there is anything more we can do to serve you!

DIVING BOARD RULES

1. A Lifeguard must be on duty at all times. The Lifeguard is the sole authority of the pool.
2. You must be 6 years old, 45 inches tall and have passed the “swim test” in order to use the diving boards.
3. The diving area is for diving from the board only.
4. Four lanes must be available in order to open the diving board.
5. Recreational diving only.   The following dives are prohibited:
   • Inward Dives
   • Reverse Dives
   • Twisting Dives
   • “Seat Drop” Dives
   • “Sailor” Dives
6. One person on the board at a time.
7. Please jump straight off the end of the board, swim directly to the nearest ladder and exit the pool.
8. Please wait for the previous diver to exit the pool before diving.
9. Please use only one bounce.
10. Running off the board is prohibited.
11. Flotation devices are prohibited on the diving board.
12. Parents are not permitted to “catch” children from the board.

LAP SWIM RULES

1. Lap swimming is for adults and teens ages 13 years and older.
2. Youth lap swimmers ages 8-12 years may swim laps with an adult as long as they are continuously swimming laps. Please do not allow youth to play in the lap lanes.
3. Flippers, kickboards, pull-bouys and hand paddles are for lap swimming only.
4. Lap swimming is continuous, rest only at ends of lane. You may be asked to share lanes.
5. Starting blocks are used for competitive swimming. They are not for use during open swim

PARENT SUPERVISION PROCEDURES

1. Aquatic safety is a partnership between great parental supervision and preventative lifeguarding.
2. Non-swimmer children who are potty trained up to age 12 will need to wear a YELLOW wrist band each time they come to the pool.
3. Non-swimmers with a YELLOW wrist band may swim in water beyond the deep water ropes as long as a parent is in the water and within arms reach.
4. Children ages 0-3 years must have a parent within arms reach wile using the Outdoor Play Pool.
5. Children ages 4-5 years may go up and down the Outdoor Play Pool structure independently as long as a parent is in the water and has a constant visual of their child’s whereabouts within the pool.

POOL RULES

1. We ask that participants wear only regulation swimsuits in our pools. We do not allow shorts, cut-offs, T-shirts and footwear.
2. The use of SCUBA equipment is prohibited except for YMCA instructed classes (i.e., mask, fins, snorkel, regulator).
3. Please wear shoes and a cover-up when traveling between all pools.

General Pool Safety Policies:

1. A lifeguard must be on duty at all times. The Lifeguard is the sole authority of the pool and is responsible for the safety of all in the pool area.
2. Children under the age of 6 must have an adult for supervision IN THE WATER at all times and should remain within arms reach of the child.
3. Shallow water can create a false sense of security. Parents, please be responsible for your young children accompany them into the pool.
4. Please be aware of young children playing in the shallow waters. Roughhousing may cause injuries.
5. Flotation devices are not permitted. Children needing swimming aids may use a U.S. Coast Guard Approved Type I, II & IIILifejacket only. Parents must remain in the water at all times regardless of the child’s age. You may bring your own U.S. Coast Guard Approved Type I, II & III Lifejacket to the pools. Swimsuits with flotation inserts must be U.S. Coat Guard Approved Type I, II & III.
6. Swim suits only. Please do not wear jeans or sweat pants that have been cut off.
7. Showers are expected before entering the water to assist us in keeping our pools clean and healthy.
8. Diving is not permitted anywhere in our pools where the water is less than 9 feet deep. Please observe no diving signs.
9. Please walk at all times.
10. Toys are welcome at our pools, however, inflatable toys are not.
11. All non-swimmers and those in street clothes must remain seated in the seats provided.
12. Please keep all ladders and pool exit doors clear of congestion.
13. Smoking, food, beverages or gum are not permitted in the pool area. Glass containers are prohibited as stated in the Ohio State Health Code.
14. Please do not hang on the safety lines.
15. Please do not use masks or snorkels unless you are currently certified in SCUBA or skin diving. You may be asked to present your certification card to the lifeguard. Non-certified ADULTS wishing to use a mask or snorkel may do so providing they can demonstrate how to properly clear both mask and snorkel.
16. Profanity and improper behavior do not belong at the YMCA. Please follow our Character Development Code of Conduct.